US4393420A
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Tape run speed-changing circuit
Assignee: Olympus Corp
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Filing: 1980-06-16
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Granted: 1983-07-12
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Expires: 2000-06-16
Abstract
Abstract A tape run speed-changing circuit which comprises a motor driven at a speed conforming to any tape run speed for the recording or playback mode and also at a speed matching any tape run speed for the cue or review mode, a first tape run speed-changing device for specifying any tape run speed for the cue or review mode, and a second tape run speed-changing device which selects any tape run speed for the recording or playback mode and whose operation mode is changed over interlockingly with that of the first tape run speed-changing device. When the second tape run speed-changing means device specifies a first tape run speed for the recording or playback mode, then the first tape run speed-changing means device selects a first tape run speed for the cue or review mode; and when the second tape run speed-changing device specifies a second tape run speed for the recording or playback mode, then the first tape run speed-changing device selects a second tape run speed for the cue or review mode.
Inventors
- 👤 Yoshio Tomizawa
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 08:29
CPC Classifications
G; G11; G11B; G11B15/00; G11B15/18; G11B15/44; G11B15/442
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
427 words
A tape run speed-changing circuit for a tape recorder having recording, playback, cue and review modes of operation, which comprises: a motor selectively driveable at a speed conforming to any of at least fist and second different tape run speeds for the recording or playback mode of the tape recorder and also selectively driveable at a respective different cue or review tape run speed matching each of said at least first and second tape run speeds of said recording or playback mode during operation in said cue or review mode of the tape recorder, said first and second tape run speeds of said recording or playback mode and said respective different cue or review tape run speeds being all different from each other, said cue or review tape run speeds being higher than said recording or playback tape run speeds, said first and second tape run speeds bearing respective ratios with the cue or review tape run speeds which respectively correspond to said first and second tape run speeds; a first settable tape run speed-changing means coupled to said motor for setting any of said different tape run speed for said cue or review mode; and a second settable tape run speed-changing means coupled to said motor and to said first tape run speed changing means for setting either of said first and second tape run speeds for said recording or playback mode different from said tape run speeds for said cue and review modes, and for setting the tape run speed for said recording or playback mode interlockingly with the operation of said first tape run speed-changing means such that said first tape run speed-changing means is responsive to settings of said first second tape run speed-changing means; and means coupled to said first and second tape run speed-changing means for controlling said motor such that when said second tape run speed-changing means sets said first tape run speed for said recording or playback mode, then said first tape run speed-changing means sets a first tape run speed for said cue or review mode different from said first tape run speed of said recording or playback mode; and when said second tape run speed-changing means sets said second tape run speed for said recording or playback mode, then said first tape run speed-changing means sets a second tape run speed for said cue or review mode different from said first and second tape run speeds of said recording or playback mode and also different from said first tape run speed of said cue or review mode.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
427 words
A tape run speed-changing circuit for a tape recorder having recording, playback, cue and review modes of operation, which comprises: a motor selectively driveable at a speed conforming to any of at least fist and second different tape run speeds for the recording or playback mode of the tape recorder and also selectively driveable at a respective different cue or review tape run speed matching each of said at least first and second tape run speeds of said recording or playback mode during operation in said cue or review mode of the tape recorder, said first and second tape run speeds of said recording or playback mode and said respective different cue or review tape run speeds being all different from each other, said cue or review tape run speeds being higher than said recording or playback tape run speeds, said first and second tape run speeds bearing respective ratios with the cue or review tape run speeds which respectively correspond to said first and second tape run speeds; a first settable tape run speed-changing means coupled to said motor for setting any of said different tape run speed for said cue or review mode; and a second settable tape run speed-changing means coupled to said motor and to said first tape run speed changing means for setting either of said first and second tape run speeds for said recording or playback mode different from said tape run speeds for said cue and review modes, and for setting the tape run speed for said recording or playback mode interlockingly with the operation of said first tape run speed-changing means such that said first tape run speed-changing means is responsive to settings of said first second tape run speed-changing means; and means coupled to said first and second tape run speed-changing means for controlling said motor such that when said second tape run speed-changing means sets said first tape run speed for said recording or playback mode, then said first tape run speed-changing means sets a first tape run speed for said cue or review mode different from said first tape run speed of said recording or playback mode; and when said second tape run speed-changing means sets said second tape run speed for said recording or playback mode, then said first tape run speed-changing means sets a second tape run speed for said cue or review mode different from said first and second tape run speeds of said recording or playback mode and also different from said first tape run speed of said cue or review mode.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
70 words
The tape run speed-changing circuit according to claim 1, wherein a first ratio which the first tape run speed for the cue or review mode bears to the first tape run speed for the recording or playback mode is substantially equal to a second ratio which the second tape run speed for the cue or review mode bears to the second tape run speed for the recording or playback mode.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
22 words
The tape run speed-changing circuit according to claim 1, wherein the first and second speed-changing means include 2-gangs 2-contacts type mechanical switches.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
24 words
The tape run speed-changing circuit according to claim 2, wherein at least one of the first and second speed-changing means includes a semi-conductor switch.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
112 words
The tape run speed-changing circuit according to claim 2, wherein the first and second speed-changing means respectively include a 2-gang type variable resistor device formed of first and second variable resistors coupling drive power to said motor; said first variable resistor being coupled to said motor to continuously change the drive power to said motor to continuously change the tape run speed for the cue or review mode between first and second speed levels; and said second variable resistor being coupled to said motor to continuously change the drive power to said motor to continuously change the tape run speed for the recording or playback mode between first and second speed levels.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1986-07-11 | 1987-01-10 | 1987-07-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1990-07-11 | 1991-01-10 | 1991-07-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1994-07-11 | 1995-01-10 | 1995-07-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |